The Economic Times

Employee got promoted with a big raise, then realized the old job was better - gets valuable management lessons

A career promotion brings praise, pride, and a bigger paycheck and is considered a milestone but also unexpected stress, sleepless nights, and growing regret. As meaningful work is substituted by meetings, people management, and constant pressure, the excitement of career growth rapidly fades. Caught between expectations and personal happiness, the professional starts questioning a hard truth several face silently: what if moving up the ladder isnt moving forward at all?